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Let’s face it – most of us have a lot to do.  It can be incredibly discouraging to look at that never-ending task list and wonder how it will ever all get done.  But what if there’s a way it can?

It all comes down to one word: delegation.

What’s on your list today that no one else can do except you?  Those are the things you really need to be doing.  Everything else – you can delegate.  That’s when having a virtual assistant becomes invaluable.

Still not convinced?  Here are the top three reasons you should hire a virtual assistant:

1. A VA can save you time.

You’ve been playing phone tag about that meeting for three days.  Are you capable of scheduling it yourself?  Absolutely!  Do you need to?  Nope.  What if you had a VA who could keep track of all the meetings you need to schedule or attend, who could look up directions for you, and who will always make sure you have plenty of time in between those mid-morning meetings for a quick stop at your favorite coffee shop for that 2nd cup of coffee?  When you set clear parameters about what kinds of meetings happen when and where and for how long, you can walk away from your calendar and let someone else figure out how to make it all work.  (Your stress level just went down about 10 notches just dreaming about that, didn’t it?)

2. A VA can save you money.

Hiring a in-house assistant often comes with a bit of overhead: benefits, taxes, etc. – all the costs that typically go along with hiring an employee.  Most VAs either work as independent contractors (which means they take care of their own taxes & benefits), or for companies that cover those costs already.  In the long run, hiring a great VA could be one of the best investments you will ever make.

3. A VA can help you focus on the things that matter most.

Once you’re in the habit of delegating tasks on a consistent basis (which can include everything from ordering office supplies and browsing the internet for gift ideas to digging up research for your next article and tweeting about it to your followers), you’ll find yourself not only with more time for the things and the people that really matter to you, but with a greater ability to focus.  With all the dozens of “little” things that could distract you effectively delegated to your VA, you’re free to walk into that next meeting with a clear mind, or maybe even take a morning off, knowing that everything that needs doing is getting done.

So what are you waiting for?  Hire a VA today!

Learn more about how Virtual Felicity can help make your life a little happier here.